"I've received offers from multiple teams," Busch said. "This isn't a decision I'm taking lightly. I'm looking at what teams have planned long-term, and want to be in a place where my opinion and input is valued."

Busch’s agent declined comment on the report.

If the 2004 Cup champion joins SHR, it would create a four-car team with co-owner Tony Stewart (assuming he heals from a broken leg to start the 2014 season), Busch, Kevin Harvick and Danica Patrick.

An SHR spokesman said Sunday night that expanding to four teams is an option for the organization.

“Stewart-Haas Racing constantly strives to improve itself, and expansion is something that is often discussed,” SHR spokesman Mike Arning said in a statement. “If the right opportunity presents itself, it’s something the team will certainly consider.”

Driving for Furniture Row Racing this year, Busch is ninth in the Cup standings and has the team in position for its first-ever appearance in the Chase for the Sprint Cup.

Busch said Friday that he has talked to officials at Furniture Row and Earnhardt Ganassi Racing about next season and indicated that other teams also were interested in him.

“It’s cool to have talks with Furniture Row about what we can do in 2014 and beyond,” Busch said. “The Ganassi thing came up and other phone calls have happened.”

Last month, SHR announced that Ryan Newman would be released at the end of the season. Newman so far has not landed a new deal for 2014.

“I truly wish we were able to facilitate four teams at this time,” Stewart said when Newman’s release was announced. “We are just not able to do that. Down the road I’m sure if that becomes a possibility that (Newman) will most definitely will be on the list to fill the fourth seat again.”

If SHR is talking with Busch it means that Stewart has either found sponsor or that co-owner Gene Haas is willing to back a team for Busch.

SHR still needs to find sponsorship for 16 races for Harvick next year.